I also really like the mono-mesh material over the previous versionsРІР‚в„ў engineered mesh. Interpretation: I love the color scheme and design itРІР‚в„ўs definitely a head-turner and youРІР‚в„ўll get a lot of compliments. Looks-wise, this is like a Piet Mondrian come to life in shoe form РІР‚вЂњ if he were into triangles. Not because itРІР‚в„ўs weather-resistant (itРІР‚в„ўs really not, by the way), but because it looks better, feels better, and grips better than ever before.

Now, letРІР‚в„ўs talk about the improvements in the Runshield edition, because this is my favorite version of the shoe to date. Combined with the Speedroll technology of the shoe, when you get up to speed this shoe just rolls through the stride. The PWWRRUN PB midsole provides the perfect amount of pop and cushion. It can accommodate anything from daily training to tempo runs to race day. The ride of this shoe is still one of the best out there. ROBBE: WhatРІР‚в„ўs good is good and has been good РІР‚вЂњР’В if you have any experience with the Endorphin Speed, you know what IРІР‚в„ўm talking about. That said, this is my favorite version of the Endorphin Speed yet, if РІР‚вЂњ you stay out of the rain. Other than that, the shoe is essentially the same in terms of ride РІР‚вЂњ still features that sweet PWRRUN PB midsole with a Pebax plate and Speedroll geometry. Underneath the shoe, the traction is improved with a different outsole rubber called ColdTrac, which is essentially grippier and stickier in colder weather. First, it features a water-resistant mono-mesh style upper (note: water-resistant does not mean water proof, more on that later). So what does Runshield mean? Essentially, the Runshield in the Endorphin Speed is comprised of two parts. Other shoes in the lineup have come in Runshield editions, but this is the first for an Endorphin. Hell, weРІР‚в„ўve never even run in a Runshield shoe by Saucony, which is essentially their version of a weather-resistant version. To be honest, we didnРІР‚в„ўt know we were even getting the Runshield version or that it was a thing. And then, out of nowhere, we get the Runshield version. Luckily they didnРІР‚в„ўt change much in version 2, save for some slight upper changes. After all, we did give it our best overall shoe of 2020 award. ROBBE: If you know anything about us, you know that the Saucony Endorphin Speed is one of our favorite shoes out there.

Water-resistant and waterproof are two VERY different things.

ColdTrac rubber outsole is softer and grippier in colder conditions.

Redesigned mono-mesh upper meant for weather-resistance.

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